There aren’t many modern frame builders still specializing in traditional ornate and elaborate bikes these days — in the US or the UK. Iowa’s Jeff Bock still holds the torch high, though, and this light randonneur demonstrates why his work is still in demand.

One of Iowa’s most esteemed frame builders, Jeff Bock, is a self-confessed Raleigh addict. After a long stint working in shops that were Raleigh dealers and participating in last year’s Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour, he decided to build one of his own.